Tape Recorder Wheels and Pressure Rollers



Tape recorder idler / drive wheels and pressure rollers (also called pinch rollers) are available as new old stock or rebuilt with new rubber at the driving surface for most 1950’s through 1970’s branded equipment. Popular brands include Voice of Music, GE, RCA, Sony, Webcor, Wollensak, and others.

Wheels and pressure rollers:

    • Are almost always in stock for immediate shipment! Most require mail in of the old part to process the order, as indicated in the item description. If you do not have the old part, Contact Us before ordering.

    • Can be custom rebuilt if the idler / drive wheel or pressure roller you need is not shown. Contact Us for order information.

Follow these steps

    1. Determine which wheel or pressure roller you need. Step 1 is the hardest! Click on Tape Recorder Wheel and Roller Help! for identification information.

    2. Make a selection or type in a part number below, click on GO and find the tape recorder wheel or pressure roller you need.

    3. Verify the old idler / drive wheel or pressure roller looks like the one in the picture (this is not definitive – sometimes an effective replacement may not look exactly like the original so ask if you are not sure)

    4. Order tape recorder wheel or pressure roller and mail in old part as required to address shown at the bottom of this page.

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